Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Professional Dog Training in Burbank, CA
Since 2003, Good Dog K9 Training has been dedicated to transforming the relationship between dogs and their owners through personalized, communication-focused training. Our founder, Adelita Alvarez, brings over two decades of experience as a certified dog trainer and groomer, having worked with thousands of dogs and their owners across Los Angeles. Recognized by eight local veterinarians for her expertise, Adelita specializes in addressing behavioral challenges, creating tailored programs for puppies, rescue dogs, and senior pets. Our approach emphasizes understanding canine behavior rather than mere obedience, teaching owners to communicate effectively with their pets.With a commitment to real-world results, we offer in-home training, group classes, virtual sessions, and specialized grooming services for elderly dogs. Our methods combine positive reinforcement, structured routines, and practical solutions to build lasting confidence in both dogs and their owners. We prioritize individualized attention, limiting class sizes and grooming appointments to ensure quality care. As a lifelong student of dog behavior, Adelita sees herself as a partner in helping owners achieve harmony with their pets, backed by certifications from the Animal Behavior College and hands-on mentorship from industry leaders.
Services
Private Dog Training
Group Obedience Classes
Virtual Dog Training
Pro Dog Walking
Silver Tails Grooming
Behavioral Dog Training
In-home Training
Puppy Training
Rescue Dog Training
Senior Dog Grooming
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Certified trainer with 20+ years of experience since 2003
- Personalized programs tailored to your dog's unique needs
- Veterinarian-recommended training methods and results
- Specialized services for puppies, rescues, and senior dogs
- Small class sizes ensuring individualized attention
Associations and certifications
- Animal Behavior College
What people say
Transformed our dog's behavior
Expert guidance
Tailored programs
Patient and knowledgeable
Stress-free grooming
Services
Private Dog Training
Customized in-home training sessions addressing specific behavioral challenges. Our certified trainer provides hands-on guidance for issues like separation anxiety, obedience, and rescue dog adjustments. Each hour-long lesson focuses on practical solutions and owner education to strengthen the human-dog relationship through clear communication.
Group Obedience Classes
Six-week structured programs teaching basic commands and socialization skills. Limited to 12 dogs per session for personalized attention, these weekend classes cover leash manners, recall, and proper social interaction. Includes a graduation celebration with training reinforcement activities for lasting behavioral improvements.
Silver Tails Grooming
Specialized grooming for elderly and special needs dogs in a calm, distraction-free environment. Uses eco-friendly products tailored to coat types, with accommodations for mobility issues. Provides therapeutic baths and personalized care to ensure comfort during grooming sessions for senior pets.
Virtual Dog Training
Remote 40-minute sessions addressing training challenges through video conferencing. Ideal for owners needing expert guidance without in-person visits. Covers behavior modification techniques and practical exercises to implement at home with real-time feedback from our certified trainer.
Pro Dog Walking
Scheduled walking services reinforcing established training routines. Includes three 30-minute walks focusing on leash manners and behavioral reinforcement. Helps maintain consistency in training while providing exercise and elimination opportunities, with optional customization for specific skill practice.
People
Adelita Alvarez
Owner/Trainer
Certified dog trainer since 2003 with specialized experience in behavior modification. Mentored by industry leaders and certified by Animal Behavior College. Recommended by eight local veterinarians for her effective communication-based training methods and personalized approach to dog behavior.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We provide services in Burbank, Toluca Lake, Studio City, Glendale, Hollywood Hills, and surrounding Los Angeles areas.
Are your trainers certified?
Yes, our lead trainer is certified by the Animal Behavior College with over 20 years of professional experience.
Do you work with aggressive dogs?
Dogs with severe aggression require private assessments to determine appropriate training approaches and safety considerations.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Zelle for all training and grooming services. Payment details are coordinated during appointment scheduling.
Can I schedule virtual training sessions?
Yes, we offer 40-minute virtual consultations for behavior guidance and training plan development from any location.
How many dogs are in group classes?
Our obedience classes maintain a maximum of 12 dogs per session to ensure individualized attention and effective learning.
Reviews (5)
Skylar Bernato
Jun 10, 2022
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Adele has made such a huge difference with my puppy Olive. She is noticeably calmer and a lot better with people.
Sarita Shoemaker
Apr 11, 2022
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I trust Adele with all of my pets because she seems to intuitively understand them. Almost better than me. I appreciate her gentle technique and herexperience shows. My animals love and trust her! Highly recommend.
Michael Younger
Jan 26, 2022
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Presented Adele with our 14 week old labrador retriever last September. Worked through series of individual lessons followed by a series of group lessons. Created a calm, obedient and well socialized dog. We believe he is prepared to pass the AKC canine good citizen test at this point, at least confident to attempt it. Worth the investment of time and money. Give her a shout, good for both you and your doggo.
Christina Pak
Dec 24, 2021
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Adele has been an incredible trainer! We adopted Scout 8 months ago who is reactive towards other dogs (barking and lunging). Adele has guided and taught us how to handle and train our dog. We have seen such improvement in our dog's behavior but also, with the help of Adele (and Brian!), we are now at ease when we take our dog for a walk. Reactivity can be a long road but we are now are capable of controlling her and by continuing to build on the training we can work towards keeping our dog calm. I cannot recommend Adele enough, she is patient, friendly, and very much cares about your dog!
Lexi Wyshak
Aug 08, 2021
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I adopted a puppy two months ago and knew I wanted to invest in some obedience classes so that my pup and I could communicate. I also knew doing group training classes would be a great way to socialize her. After researching and looking at different facilities and companies, Adele and Good Dog K9 Training and Services stood out to me! Not only were the offerings great, but everything is so affordable!
In the Glendale and Burbank areas, Adele has the best bang for your buck, AND you can tell she really loves and cares so much about your pet. My puppy completed the basic obedience group classes and has learned so much! I'm so grateful for Adele and all of her help and patience. If you're looking for a dog trainer, you have found the best in town with Adele!
In the Glendale and Burbank areas, Adele has the best bang for your buck, AND you can tell she really loves and cares so much about your pet. My puppy completed the basic obedience group classes and has learned so much! I'm so grateful for Adele and all of her help and patience. If you're looking for a dog trainer, you have found the best in town with Adele!
